The Egerton House HotelvsThe Rookery
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Rookery Hotel ranks slightly higher than Egerton House Hotel. The Rookery Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 87 with approval from 12 sources such as Mr & Mrs Smith, The Telegraph and Gayot.
The Egerton House Hotel
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17-19 Egerton Terrace, Knightsbridge, London SW3 2BX
From $268/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "Compact but comfortable townhouse in a very good location."
Concierge "Close to Harrods and the Natural History Museum, this Victorian town house is "warm and cozy" and has artwork by Picasso, Matisse, and Toulouse-Lautrec."
Fodor's "Sensationally soigné, chicly decorated, and feeling like your own private London home, this option has some gorgeous pluses." Full review
OysterLuxury
"This exquisite luxury boutique hotel with just 28 rooms offers the elegance of a different time in England's history." Full review
Star Service "This property not only far outclasses the neighborhood town-house competition, but it stands as one of the most evocative contemporary boutique-hotels of its ilk, a real jewel box." Full review
Gayot "The privately owned Egerton House opened in 1990 and is the true embodiment of the compact luxury townhouse hotel."
Travel + Leisure "The historic Egerton House Hotel is housed inside an 1843 building in the heart of London’s posh Knightsbridge district near Harrods and Harvey Nichols." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"Antique furnishings, gold fixtures and heavy fabrics are de rigueur in the guest rooms, and the hallways are lined with framed photos of 19th-century British sportsmen in all their windswept glory." Full review
Time Out "A five-star luxury hotel in Knightsbridge, looking out over quiet gardens. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Rooms . . . are decked out with artwork by Picasso, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Matisse, and the hotel is within walking distance to Harrods and the Natural History Museum." Full review
The Rookery
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12 Peter's Lane, Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6DS
From $130/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Meeting Rooms
Rough Guide Star
"A delightful little hideaway in trendy Clerkenwell. It’s as charming as can be."
Michelin Guide "A row of charmingly restored 18C houses. Wood panelling, stone-flagged flooring, open fires and antique furniture."
Concierge "Don't expect bellhops or a concierge—come here for the excellent location in one of the most evocative, Dickensian parts of London."
Fodor's "An absolutely unique and beautiful 1725 town house, the Rookery is the kind of place where you want to allow quality time to enjoy and soak up the atmosphere." Full review
Tablet18.9
"Each one of its bedrooms is unique, and named for characters from the Rookery’s lawless days, not just professionals but criminals and prostitutes as well." Full review
Time Out "Sister hotel to Hazlitt’s, the Rookery has long been something of a celebrity hideaway deep in Clerkenwell." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Occupying six Georgian houses and stores... this Dickensian hideaway retains many original features, such as flagstone floors in the hall and ceiling beams in some of the rooms."
Gayot "To that end, a row of Georgian houses in a narrow lane have been turned into a little gem of a hotel; it is creaky and quaint and feels as if it's been around forever."
Frommer's "Quirky, eccentric, and laden with a sense of the antique, the Rookery is a great choice for travelers who want a hotel with the atmosphere of Dickens' or Dr. Johnson's London." Full review
Not For Tourists "Think wood fires and honour code open bar. Temptation incarnate."
